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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Anaheim, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Conceptualize, plan, and execute events on behalf of the USC Alumni Association featuringhigh-profile university representatives, corporate sponsors, alumni, and entities, involvingvolunteer coordination and alumni engagement to strengthen the Trojan Family and increasephilanthropy. Strategic planning and management of a comprehensive event calendar for300+ events a year. Develop and manage an annual budget of 1.2 million+. Collaborate withdevelopers to create the custom USC FightOnline event registration system and administerthe guest UI and UX. Oversee event marketing, collateral, and informational materials creationand distribution. Manages event data to provide markers for alumni engagement, such asattendance and first-time attendees. Negotiate vendor contracts, facilitate business partnershipsand fulfillment, personnel administration, data management, and volunteer oversight. Supervisethree full-time staff members and multiple student workers.

Claremont, Ca

Developed and managed a comprehensive strategic plan for 200+ internal and external in-person, virtual, and hybrid events a year focused on fostering constituent engagement, philanthropic giving, continued education, and employee development. Managed an annual budget of 1.5 million+. Provided creative design services and maintained hospitality standards for all college events. Developed engaging communication and guided marketing efforts that supported event attendance and departmental goals. Worked collaboratively with numerous college departments and global external vendors. Established and maintained engagement and giving ROI metrics for all college events. Contracted and supervised all third-party conference programs generating $500,000+ in revenue. Ensured campus readiness at all times. Managed campus calendaring system. Supervised five full-time staff members.

Claremont, Ca

Responsible for the planning, design, and execution of 15+ signature college events, hosting 1500+ guests, with a total budget of $500,000+ a year. Managed event teams of 75 staff and external vendors. Consulted on the domestic and global alumni event strategy, hosting 150+ events a year. Curated the marketing and social media strategy for 25+ accounts. Project managed, designed, and food styled an 80-page college Athenaeum Cookbook. Produced short marketing and informational videos for the CMC Alumni Association and related CMC offices. Facilitated three Alumni Association volunteer committees. Supervised four full-time office staff, ten student interns, and 300+ alumni volunteers.

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, Ca 92106

Designed staging for the Distinguished Achievement Awards. Managed 10+ person design team, cross-functional construction and set-up staff, and $2,500 budget. Coordinated prop and supply deliveries. Cultivated new relationships with outside vendors.

Los Angeles, Ca

Prepare apparel and accessories for hero and catalog photo shoots. Style products on and off set, ensuring that they meet the style guidelines and aesthetics. Research emerging trends and provide feedback regarding possible changes to the styling and shooting of the product. Assisting Studio Manager as needed

Fullerton, Ca

Developed a yearlong social media marketing strategy across Twitter, Facebook, and corporate blog. Addressed needed design and operations changes in company web presence and e-commerce website. Developed company style guide and standardized email signature format for all employees. Rebranded subsidiary company and designed print and sampling materials. Sourced vendors for paper print jobs and other creative needs.

The New Mart Building, Suite 1203

Coordinated ten LA Markets and other branding and sales events a year. Maintained the showroom product database and line sheets, sales calendars, and account lists for six brands. Served as liaison between 4 national showrooms, external/internal PR and marketing groups, sales team, and management. Responsible for visual merchandising in a multi-brand environment and assisting accounts in achieving a similar look. Managed showroom budget, tracked weekly sales and financial earnings, and compiled matching reports via Showroom Exchange.

252 W 73St Ste 1A, New York, Ny 10023

Designed custom floral arrangements for private and corporate events. Lead design teams for large installations. Performed administrative duties and aided in marketing efforts

1222 1St. Street, Suite 3, Coronado, Ca 92118

Designed custom floral and décor for 50+ weddings, corporate events, and editorial shoots. Developed relationships with potential clients and vendors. Managed studio inventory and assisted with sales.

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, Ca 92106

Served as Speaker of the House for Student Congress. Researched and executed change in regards to university objectives and policies for development and/or improvement. Facilitated communication and policy change initiatives between students, faculty, and staff. Implemented The Green Fund student initiative (generating an additional $23,000 in revenue a year for university sustainability needs). Designed and coordinated key staff and academic affairs mixers

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, Ca 92106

Designed and executed set and staging for coronation event. Raised approximately $8,000 for additional expenses. Supervised 20 person design staff, as well as facilitated vendor contract negation and supplydeliveries. Organized and facilitated weekly planning meetings

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, Ca 92106

Designed and coordinated 25 campus-wide student and staff and faculty events and activitiesRaised approximately $50,000 to support student events and university programsDeveloped annual event marketing campaign for events and activitiesNegotiated contracts with vendors for items and services needed for each eventDeveloped and maintains an extensive network of both internal and external contacts, tofacilitate event coordinationChaired the Student Life Committee and supervised four assistantsResearched and executed change in regards to university objectives and policies fordevelopment and/or improvement

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, Ca 92106

Organized large and small scale meetings with students and administration.Communicate messages, news, and meeting minutes to students, faculty, and administration.Organized files, e-mails, and the Vice President’s calendar and expense account.Research information regarding student needs and policies.

3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, Ca 92106

Wrote monthly fashion column for Arts section. Researched current fashion styles and trends. Spotted campus fashion trends. Interviewed and photographed fashion-forward students for the paper.

Organized listings and advertisements for visitors guide.Conducted interviews and wrote articles for visitors guide.Photographed local landmarks, events, and downtown buildings.Organized and created welcome packages for ASA softball tournament.

Masters, Leadership

Fine Art

B.A., Business Administration And French Language

Activities and Societies: Student Government, Homecoming Committee, VIP Gospel Choir, and various event planning committees